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WILMINGTON, DE – Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) announced that she has nominated 29 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2024. Each year, members of the United States Congress are charged with nominating top candidates for attendance at four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Nominees must now be accepted by the academies to gain admittance.

“Our nation is a shining example of freedom because of the dedicated young men and women who answer the call to defend and protect the rights and values we hold dear,” said Congresswoman Blunt Rochester. “Serving our country in the armed forces requires courage and a commitment to a higher purpose, which is why I am honored to nominate these deserving students to our prestigious service academies. I want to thank all of our nominees for coming forward to build a better future for all our families. I wish them the very best and look forward to the incredible contributions these young people will make to our state and our country.”

Blunt Rochester selected the 29 students for 40 nominations through the counsel of a selection panel that was comprised of several community members, including active duty and retired service members.

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY:

• Alyssa Lee of Middletown, MOT Charter High School
• Robert Andrews of Camden-Wyoming, First State Military Academy
• Olivia Farris of Newark, Delaware Military Academy
• Max Awtry of Hockessin, Conrad Schools of Science
• Ikwesilotuto Ezeh of Newark, First State Military Academy
• Nicholas Dorazio of Middletown, Middletown High School
• Jaya Penn of Middletown, Middletown High School
• Byson Minear of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School
• Nile Walker of Middletown, Middletown High School
• Donald McAlpine of Smyrna, Smyrna High School

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD:

• Nicolas Harpey of Wilmington, Mount Pleasant High School
• Alyssa Lee of Middletown, MOT Charter High School
• Robert Andrews of Camden-Wyoming, First State Military Academy
• Max Awtry of Hockessin, Conrad Schools of Science
• Lukas Cook of Bear, Delaware Military Academy
• Ikwesilotuto Ezeh of Newark, First State Military Academy
• Nicholas Dorazio of Middletown, Middletown High School
• Zion Glover of Bear, St. Mark’s High School
• Luke Deebel of Newark, Delaware Military Academy
• Bridget Cosgrove of Seaford, Sussex Academy

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO:

• Frank Carter of Lewes, Worcester Prep School
• Alyssa Lee of Middletown, MOT Charter High School
• Lukas Cook of Bear, Delaware Military Academy
• Andres Samson of Wilmington, Salesianum School
• Nicholas Dorazio of Middletown, Middletown High School
• Daniel Kaminski of Milford, Polytech High School
• Margaret Boyd of Wilmington, Ursuline Academy
• Mason Rolph of Seaford, Sussex Tech High School
• Zoe Quevedo of Harrington, Sussex Tech High School
• Dean Poplos of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY:

• Olivia Farris of Newark, Delaware Military Academy
• Lukas Cook of Bear, Delaware Military Academy
• Nicholas Dorazio of Middletown, Middletown High School
• Felix Harmon of Millsboro, Cape Henlopen High School
• Cheyenne Snyder of Ocean View, Indian River High School
• Lahna Chagaris of Frederica, Lake Forest High School
• Jake Mundok of Lewes, Sussex Academy
• Wyatt Fruehauf of Lewes, Cape Henlopen High School
• Avery Steffen of Bear, Mount Pleasant High School
• Nicolas Beronio of Middletown, Salesianum School

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